How far is Seaside Park, NJ from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Seaside Park, NJ to Bridgeport, CT is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.14 mi
03h 06m
Flight
98.28 mi
158.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.28 mi
Kilometers
158.17 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.14 mi
Kilometers
219.1 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Fri, May 22, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Seaside Park
Fri, May 22, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside Park
2026-05-22T03:46
Arrive Bridgeport
Fri, May 22, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Seaside Park
68 mi
01h 33m
To Bridgeport
68.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
Bridgeport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside Park and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Park and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on E Street

    46 m · 9 sec · E Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on East Central Avenue

    1189 ft · 46 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1082 ft · 22 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1433 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fischer Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Fischer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hooper Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Brick Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brick Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    954 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beaverson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beaverson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Shorrock Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shorrock Street

  13. 13

    Continue on GSP North Toll: Woodbridge

    2654 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    40.7 mi · 55 min · New England Thruway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard

    1065 ft · 28 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto South Frontage Road

    1783 ft · 42 sec · South Frontage Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2002 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside Park and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New England Thruway
40.7 mi · 30%
Garden State Parkway
39 mi · 29%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 10%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
7.57 mi · 6%
Fischer Boulevard
4.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

40.7 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
98.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
01h 33m from Seaside Park
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Seaside Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaside Park to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Seaside Park and 68.1 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Seaside Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside Park and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 98.28 mi (158.17 km).

Seaside Park

#1 Seaside Park

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,561
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.0770800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Seaside Park (-74.07708, 39.92679)
End: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.12 $44.24
Premium $4.95 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.98 $28.76 $57.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside Park and Bridgeport. The current time is 03:46:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.